NFL Week 7 Highlights: Travis Kelce's Record-Breaking Performance and Falcons' First Road Win

2023-10-24 19:41:08

By: Zac Swain

CINCINNATI – Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce gathered a season-high in receptions and yards, while Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder had his third rushing touchdown of the season in the Falcons’ first road win to highlight Week 7 of NFL action for former Bearcats.

Kelce led the way in receiving for the Chiefs, bringing in 12 receptions for 179 yards and a touchdown, helping Kansas City to a big 31-17 division victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Bryan Cook pulled in his first-career interception to seal it while adding five tackles. The Chiefs now sit comfortably in first place with a three-game lead in the AFC West.

Desmond Ridder completed 19 of 25 passes for 250 yards and had 38 rushing yards in a tight 16-13 win over their division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The win put the Falcons atop of the NFC South.

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford had a career long 69-yard rushing touchdown in a tight, 39-38 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Offensive tackle James Hudson III saw 14 snaps in the win. Also in the matchup, Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce had three receptions for a season-high 53 yards.

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce paved the way for the Eagles sixth win of the season in a 31-17 primetime victory over the AFC East’s division front runner Miami Dolphins. Kelce is the centerpiece of one of the most dominant plays in NFL history, the “Brotherly Shove”, Philly’s version of the quarterback sneak.

The Eagles ran the play four times and were successful each time, three of which were on fourth down and one resulting in a touchdown. Many teams have tried to replicate the play, but to no avail. The offensive line’s performance awarded Jason Kelce his first-ever Sunday Night Football game ball in his long, 13-year career.

Within a big 30-12 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott had two receptions for a season-high 19 yards and tacked on 14 rushing yards. The Bears have now won two out of their last three games, after dropping the first four games of the season, while Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker had two receptions for 16 yards.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. saw 20 snaps in a 22-17 primetime victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Green Bay Packers tight end Josiah Deguara saw 34 snaps and linebacker Eric Wilson had one tackle against the Denver Broncos.

WEEK 8 BEARCATS IN THE NFL SCHEDULE:
Los Angeles Rams @ Dallas: Oct. 29, 1:00 p.m., DE Marquise Copeland
Minnesota @ Green Bay: Oct. 29, 1:00 pm, TE Josiah Deguara, LB Eric Wilson, ILB Ivan Pace Jr.
Atlanta @ Tennessee: Oct. 29, 1:00 p.m., QB Desmond Ridder, TE Josh Whyle, WR Chris Moore and OT Justin Murray
New Orleans @ Indianapolis: Oct. 29, 1:00 pm, WR Alec Pierce
New York Jets @ New York Giants: Oct. 29, 1:00 pm, CB Sauce Gardner, ILB Darrian Beavers
Philadelphia @ Washington: Oct. 29, 1:00 p.m., C Jason Kelce, S Darrick Forrest, DT Curtis Brooks
Houston @ Carolina: Oct. 29, 1:00 p.m., RB Mike Boone, RB Gerrid Doaks
Cleveland @ Seattle: Oct. 29, 4:05 p.m., RB Jerome Ford, OT James Hudson III, CB Coby Bryant
Kansas City @ Denver: Oct. 29, 4:25 p.m. TE Travis Kelce, S Bryan Cooks
Chicago @ Los Angeles Chargers: Oct. 29, 8:20 p.m. WR Tyler Scott
Las Vegas @ Detroit: Oct. 30, 8:15 p.m. WR Tre Tucker